DePack said:
"All we know is what we know"
And then you go on to nothing but opinions.
Let's look at what we know in a timeline:
- 1999-- 8-8 record
Mike Sherman hired as coach
-2000-- 9-7 record
Mike Sherman hired as GM
- 2001-- 12-4 record
- 2002-- 12-4 record
- 2003-- 10-6 record
- 2004 -- 10-6 record
Ted Thompson hired as GM
- 2005-- 4-12 record
From my perspective, this doesn't defend Sherman that much...considering NFL experts say the average draft class takes three years to impact its team in full,
Sherman's first draft in 2001 (3 years = 2004, a first round Loss to Minnesota), the standout was Robert Ferguson, and the first pick was Jamal Reynolds, I'll stop there.
Sherman's second draft in 2002 (3 years = 2005, = 4-12)...Javon Walker, Aaron Kampman, Najeh Davenport, and no other contributors
Just look at our projected roster, how many of our starters came from Sherman...Javon Walker, Scott Wells, Najeh Davenport (not a starter but Sherm needs all the help he can get in this arguement), Al Harris (trade), Aaron Kampman, Nick Barnett, Ahmad Carroll
6/22 starters, and one situational back, wow, your influence leads on. TT has a lot of holes to fill and shouldn't quite get all of the blame
I thought I had my last shots on Sherman about 3 months ago but as i've learned from this board, nothing ever dies